Melt the butter in a large skillet. Saute celery until tender.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and add the celery
Toss lightly with a fork until well mixed.
Put dressing in a covered greased baking pan.
Bake for 1 hour @ 350°F for 1 hour.

Mix together granulated sugar, cinnamon, eggs, and milk in a bowl; add vanilla and stir in raisins (drain out brandy). Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 minutes.

In a mixer, mix together brown sugar and butter on low until well mixed. Add the pecans and mix in.

Pour bread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over the top and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven and top with sauce

Sauce
Mix together the granulated sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir together until the sugar is melted. Add the brandy, stirring well. Pour over bread pudding. Serve warm or cold.

I will be frying my bird and am looking for a good injection marande for it. Personally I like a cajun style injection but it seems that it is too spicy for others and I have to consider their likes and dislikes. I was thinking of a garlic butter maranade with a hint of dill. It made a nice dipping sauce and I'm hoping that it would make a great flavored bird.

I'm open to suggestions and if I decide to create this garlic butter maranade and the family/friends like it I will add it to my recipe book and share it.